The end is nigh?

Snakeadelic · 12-25-2016, 08:36 AM

As previously mentioned, I really do hope I'm wrong!

https://www.google.com/search?q=fcc+...rality&tbm=nws

The results of my search string "FCC Net Neutrality", filtered by the News option. I realize most of the sources are NOT inherently trustworthy, but that is a LOT of sources saying the same thing...Trump is opposed to Net Neutrality, Wheeler is resigning from the FCC because he believes he will be unable to save Net Neutrality from Trump cronies, the usual...

And there is that one lovely headline about AT&T and Verizon both telling the FCC that the federal government will not be allowed to tell them what they can and cannot do (which is precisely why the FCC was created, to limit the predatory business practices in broadcast entertainment and prevent monopolies).

At least, if any or all of this proves to be what we're in store for, I won't have to update my browser or OS again any time soon--if Net Neutrality fails and the telecom companies are allowed to charge for ALL data transmission the way they want, I won't be able to afford the Net even if I'm still on disability (I've got serious concerns about social welfare programs getting gutted).

12-25-2016, 08:36 AM	#4
Snakeadelic Banned Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 660	As previously mentioned, I really do hope I'm wrong! https://www.google.com/search?q=fcc+...rality&tbm=nws The results of my search string "FCC Net Neutrality", filtered by the News option. I realize most of the sources are NOT inherently trustworthy, but that is a LOT of sources saying the same thing...Trump is opposed to Net Neutrality, Wheeler is resigning from the FCC because he believes he will be unable to save Net Neutrality from Trump cronies, the usual... And there is that one lovely headline about AT&T and Verizon both telling the FCC that the federal government will not be allowed to tell them what they can and cannot do (which is precisely why the FCC was created, to limit the predatory business practices in broadcast entertainment and prevent monopolies). At least, if any or all of this proves to be what we're in store for, I won't have to update my browser or OS again any time soon--if Net Neutrality fails and the telecom companies are allowed to charge for ALL data transmission the way they want, I won't be able to afford the Net even if I'm still on disability (I've got serious concerns about social welfare programs getting gutted).

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